When is Alexandria Black History Museum open?
Mon–Wed closed; Thu–Fri 11 AM–4 PM; Sat 11 AM–5 PM; Sun 1 PM–5 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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MuseumAlexandria Historic District
Alexandria Black History Museum
- 4.7161 reviews
- Closed now
Small city museum of African American history in Alexandria, in a 1940 building tied to the civil rights movement.
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Alexandria Black History Museum in short
When is the best time to visit Alexandria Black History Museum?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Alexandria Black History Museum indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Alexandria Black History Museum good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
Do you need to book Alexandria Black History Museum?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Alexandria Black History Museum?
About 60 minutes.
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Where is Alexandria Black History Museum?
902 Wythe St, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Is Alexandria Black History Museum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 11 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
67°
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- Feels
- 68°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 8mph
- 11am
68° - 12pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesdayToday
- Closed
- thursday
- 11 AM–4 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–4 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 1 PM–5 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Alexandria Black History Museum
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Good to know
- Indoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 161 reviews
Known for
- Alexandria Black history
- 1940 library building
What people say
- People like:
- Friendly, informative staff; historical place
- Worth knowing:
- Small museum
Around Alexandria Historic District
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses from 12 pm.
SunglassesFrom 12 pm
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.